In re Estate of May, Docket No. A-1380-22 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Jan. 28, 2024)
This case examines an award of counsel fees and imposition of sanctions in an action brought by a spouse to be named lawful beneficiary of
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NJ Supreme Court Affirms Ex-Spouse’s Rights to Savings Bonds as Pay-on-Death Beneficiary, Unaffected by Divorce Settlement Agreement
In re Estate of Jones, 259 N.J. 584 (N.J. 2025)
The central issue was whether an ex-spouse’s rights as the pay-on-death beneficiary on her deceased ex-husband’s U.S. savings bonds were superseded by the parties’ divorce.
Michael Jones (“Decedent”) was married…
Samaritan’s 2025 Celebration of Life Gala
On Saturday, February 8, 2025, Samaritan hosted its annual Celebration of Life Gala, raising a record-breaking $286,000 to support its life-enhancing care programs. The event marked a significant milestone as Samaritan celebrated 45 years of expanding its services to benefit…
Appellate Division Affirms GST Trust Language Did Not Require Trust Assets to Be Income-Producing, Upholds Exculpatory Clause for Trustees, and Affirms Trial Court’s Damages Award
In re Estate of Nigito, No. A-2013-22, 2024 WL 5233136 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Dec. 27, 2024).
This matter arose from a challenge by Ann Mae Nigito (“Ann Mae”), daughter of the decedent, Paul Nigito (“Paul”), regarding the funding of…
ABA Real Property Trust & Estate Law Section Virtual CLE Conference
Join partner Steven K. Mignogna, who will be presenting the program “Seven Deadly Trust and Estate Claims,” at the American Bar Association’s first annual, ABA Real Property Trust & Estate Law Section Virtual CLE Conference. This 2-day conference is designed to…
New Trends in Estate & Trust Law: The Steve & Tony (& Friends) Show
Join Archer Estate & Trust attorneys, Anthony La Ratta, Steven Mignogna, Donald Craig, Melissa Dibble, and Kelly Barry, for an informative and engaging virtual CLE hosted by the Camden County Bar Association. The program will feature a dynamic discussion on key…
Another Example Where Technical Formalities are Not Necessary to Effectuate a Testator’s Intent
Bartek v. LoSapio, No. A-3022-21, 2025 WL 37451 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Jan. 7, 2025)
This case deals with a codicil’s validity that does not reference the decedent’s most recent Last Will and Testament. The Appellate Division was not concerned…
January Meeting – Seven Deadly Claims
Archer attorneys Steven Mignogna and Melissa Osorio Dibble will present “Seven Deadly Claims” at the Estate Planning Council of Delaware January Meeting. “Seven Deadly Claims” focuses on the seven most significant causes of action stemming from the growing number of…
RPC 3.7 Prevents Attorney from Acting as Counsel at a Trial or Pretrial Evidentiary Hearing When the Attorney is Likely a Necessary Witness at the Trial or Hearing
Fountain Plaza, LLC, v. Petrock’s Liquors, Inc., No. A-1522-23, 2024 WL 4822646 (N.J. Super. App. Div. Nov. 19, 2024)
The Chancery Division, relying on R. 1:21-1(c) and RPC 3.7, granted defendant’s motion to disqualify plaintiff’s attorney. Plaintiff was granted leave…
Pennsylvania Legislature Expands Slayer Statute to Include Elder Abuse
In many jurisdictions, the law dictates that people cannot benefit from their crimes. In the realm of the administration of decedent’s estates, this principle takes the form of “slayer statutes” which state that a killer cannot inherit from their victim. …